Barrel-bung



(No Model.)

J. LOURIM. BARREL BUNG.

No. 405,425. Patented June 18, 1889.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN LOURIM, OF EST BAY CITY, MICHIGAN.

BARREL-BUNG.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 405,425, dated June 18,1889.

Application filed November 16, 1888. fierial No. 290,868. (No model.)

T0 aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JOHN LOURIM, a citizen of the United States,residing at Vest Bay City, in the county of Bay and State of Michigan,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Barrel-Brings; andI do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description ofthe invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to whichitappertains to make and use the same, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings, and to theletters and figures of reference markedthereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in barrel-bungs, and is moreespecially designed for use in barrels in which liquids of various kindsare stored to be drawn Off as required.

The invention consists in a metallic bnshing with a central opening andhavinga lower portion fitted to pass into the bung-opening in the barreland provided on its upper surface witha packing strip or ring and apivoted cap-pieceadapted to swing over and rest upon the saidpacking-ring and close the central opening, and a hinged and perforatedcappiece fitted to cover the central opening inside of the packing-ringto allow a vent to the barrel when the pivoted cap is displaced or movedfrom over the opening.

The invent-ion also consists in the combination and arrangement of theseveral parts which are used in the construction of the i111- proveddevice.

The first object of my invention is to provide a bung by which abung-orifice can be effectually closed to prevent evaporation and at thesame time may be easily opened and closed.

A second object is to provide a means whereby proper vent may be easilygiven to a barrel through the bung-opening and still retain the orificeclosed against the entrance of insects and dirt into the barrel and alsoprevent an undue amount of evaporation of the contents of the barrel;and a third object of my invention is to provide a device for closingthe bung-orifice in abarrel, which may be operated to allow a full orpart opening or a vent without disconnecting any of its parts, wherebythe liability of losing the portions of the device is obviated.

I attain these objects by means of the de vices illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which I Figure 1 is a side view of myimprovement with the parts in position closing the bungorifice. Fig. 2is a top or plan view of the same. Fig. 3 is a plan View of the samewiththe cover removed and with the inner cap closed. Fig. 4 is the same withthe inner perforated cap-piece removed and the central orifice open.Fig. 5 is a section of Fig. 2 taken at 00 Fig. (i is a section of Fig. 4taken at 11 y. Fig. 7 is a section of the outer cap-piece taken at 2,2in Fig. &.

Similar letters indicate like parts throughout the several views.

a represents a bushing having a central opening I) and adownward-extending portion or flange 0, which is adapted to fit into thebung-hole, and which is preferably made tapering, with the smallestdiameter at its lower edge thereof, so that it will easily pass into thebung-hole, and can be crowded to fit perfectly therein.

cl is a rim or flange which projects outwardly from the upper portion ofthe periphery of the bushing afand from one side of the flange projectsa lug e, and in the upper surface of the flange and surrounding thecentralopening is formed a groove f, into which is fixed a packing-ringg, of rubber or other suitable pliable material.

\Vithin the upper portion of the opening I) is formed a seat h, and e'is a cover provided with the perforations j and adapted to fit upon theseat, and is hinged at k to the bushing, while the edge opposite thehinge 7c is provided with a lip Z, wit-h which to fit the cover.

m is a cover provided with the portion n projecting from one side of itsperiphery, and an opening 0 is arranged in the portion n, through whichis passed the pivot 10, the lower end of the pivot being tapped into thelug e, while at the side of the cover opposite the pivot is provided anupwardly-inclined surface q, arranged to pass beneath the hook r of theportion 3, which projects upwardly from the outer edge of the flange dtis a stop raised beyond the edge of the cover at a point coincidentwith the highest portion of the incline q, and is arranged to engagewith the side of the portion 3 and prevent the incline g from passingentirely beyond the hook r.

u is a thumb-piece projecting upwardly from the upper side of the coverm, with Whichto swing the cover upon the pivot 19.

For use the tapering portion 0 is pressed firmly into the bung-orificeof the barrel, and the cover m is closed over the opening I), and thepivot 19 being adjusted by the screwthread thereon to press the-adjacentside of the cover firmly upon the packing, while the ncline q, engagingwith the hook r on the opposite side of the cover, brings the cover to afirm bearing upon the packing, which effectually and completely closesthe opening b against the passage of liquid or gases; and should it bedesirable to form a vent for the barrel the cover m is swung outward, asshown in Fig. 3, and the inner cap-piece 1', having the perforations j,allows the air to pass into the barrel, but excludes insects and dirtfrom the barrel, and is commonly used in this form for drawing liquidsfrom the barrel by a faucet, &c.

The inner cover t is raised, as shown in Fig. 4, and the opening I) isthen unobstructed for the insertion of a tunnel, pump, or pipe, asrequired. It will be seen that theinner cover is hinged 1n a position sothat when the covers are in a position to provide a full opening I), asshown in Fig. 4, the cover an, on being swung to a position for closing,first engages With the cover 2' and forces it to a closed position onthe seat 71, so that no special attention need be given to closing theinner cover, and the'amount of vent may be regulated as required, if theportions j are of too great an area, by slightly moving the cover m froma closed position.

By the use of this improvement a great saving of the contents of thebarrel is obtained in liquids of a volatile nature and easilyevaporated, as the opening may be closed securely without the use ofdetached or separate parts, and all evaporation entirely shut off, whilefor use in, barrels containing liquids of a less volatile nature thevent may be regulated and all dust and insects excluded from the barrelwith very little attention. It is not, however, in all cases necessaryto provide the device with the inner cover '5, and this portion may beomitted, if desired, and the cover m then operates in the same mannerfor closing the central opening; and the groove f, with its packing-ringg, may be omitted in some cases, and the upper surface of the flange dWould then be made smooth to fit to the under side of the cover m, toform a close joint.

What I claim as my invention is- 1. In a barrel-bung, the combination,with the bushing a, having the tapering portion 0,

and the flange d, provided with the groove f and the lug e, of thepacking-ring 9 within the groove, the cover m, secured by the pivot 19to the lug e and provided with the incline q and the stop t, and theportion 8, projecting upwardly from the said flange d and provided withthe hook 0", engaging with the said incline q, substantially as setforth.

2. The combination, in a barrel-bung, of the bushing a, having in itscentral opening a seat It and the lower tapering portion a, and providedwith a flange (1, having the groove f and packin g-rin g r the cover m,pivotally secured to the upper side'of the flange cl, with theperforated cover i upon the said seat h, and with one edge hinged to thebushing a, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN LOURIM.

Witnesses:

JAS. E. THOMAS, W. H. POWER.

